DRIVER SUPPORT
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Electronic stability control (ESC) -
general
Stability system ESC (Electronic Stability
Control) helps the driver to avoid skidding and
improves the car's traction.
Adjustable steering force*
MY CAR (p. 113)
Speed related power steering causes the steer-
ing wheel force to increase with the speed of the
car in order to give the driver enhanced sensitiv-
ity.
On motorways the steering feels firmer. Steering
is light and requires no extra effort when parking
and at low speed.
The activation of the ESC system dur-
ing braking may be noticed as a throb-
bing sound. The car may accelerate
slower than expected when the accel-
erator pedal is depressed.
The driver can choose between three different
levels of steering force for road responsiveness
or steering sensitivity in the menu system MY
CAR (p. 113):
WARNING
The stability system ESC is supplemen-
tary driver support intended to facilitate
driving and make it safer – it cannot han-
dle all situations in all traffic, weather and
road conditions.
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Once there, search for Steering force level
and select Low, Medium or High.
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This menu is not accessible when the car is mov-
ing.
ESC is not a substitute for the driver's
attention and judgement. The driver is
always responsible for ensuring the car is
driven in a safe manner, at the appropri-
ate speed, with an appropriate distance to
other vehicles, and in accordance with
current traffic rules and regulations.
NOTE
In certain situations the power steering may
become too hot and then needs to be tempo-
rarily cooled - during this time the power
steering operates with reduced power and
turning the steering wheel may then be per-
ceived to be slightly heavier.
The ESC system consists of the following func-
tions:
In parallel with the temporarily reduced steer-
ing assistance the combined instrument panel
shows a message.
Active Yaw Control
Spin Control
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Traction control system
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* Option/accessory.
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